Prepare against Naing Myo
IM · MMR · World #6,051 classical · FIDE ID 13000071
When preparing against Naing Myo, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 60.9% over 23 games.
Our database contains 291 games by Naing Myo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Naing Myo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Naing Myo before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,246 | 2,516 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,208 | 2,287 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,304 | 2,307 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 291 | 106 | 93 | 92 | 36.4% |
| As White | 145 | 58 | 46 | 41 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 146 | 48 | 47 | 51 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Naing Myo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Naing Myo's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 109 | 75.2% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 31 | 21.4% | 53.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Myo usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Myo usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Myo usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Myo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Myo usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Myo usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 74.7% | 56.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 8.9% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 7.6% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.1% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 69.4% | 48.5% |
| d5 | 12 | 24.5% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Naing Myo's chess games
All 291 games by Naing Myo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 106 wins, 93 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 23 | 14/3/6 | 60.9% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 12/5/1 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Anh Dung Nguyen | 2,561 | ASEAN GM 3rd | B33 |
| Feb 1999 | Moun Latt Moun | 2,554 | Yangon schev | B89 |
| Feb 1999 | Than Khin | 2,541 | Yangon schev | B07 |
| Jul 2004 | Aung Myo Hlaing Aung Aung | 2,498 | ASEAN GM 3rd | D20 |
| Mar 2013 | Yiping Lou | 2,475 | 3rd Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asia Seniors 50 | 2016 | 18 | 12 | 2,235 |
| ch-MYA 42nd | 2016 | 15 | 11 | 2,376 |
| Yangon schev | 1999 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,632 |
| Yangon Campomanes Memorial | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,350 |
| 2nd Kuala Lumpur Open | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,331 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,184 |
| 1st ASEAN IM | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,381 |
| ASEAN GM 3rd | 2004 | 10 | 6 | 2,610 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Naing Myo's chess games?
291 games by Naing Myo, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Naing Myo has played.
What does Naing Myo play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Naing Myo opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Naing Myo answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Naing Myo play as White?
As White, Naing Myo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 60.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Naing Myo play as Black?
As Black, Naing Myo most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Naing Myo's FIDE rating?
Naing Myo is currently rated 2,246 in classical chess, 2,208 in rapid and 2,304 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,516 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Naing Myo played?
Our database contains 291 games by Naing Myo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 93 draws, 92 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Naing Myo?
291 games by Naing Myo reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.